It must have been several hours before I regained consciousnessand I well remember the feeling of surprise which swept over me asI realized that I always was not dead.

I was lying among a pile of sleeping silks and furs in the corner ofa little room in which were several green warriors, and bending overme was an ancient and ugly female.

As I opened my eyes she turned to one of the warriors, saying,

"He will live, 0 Jed."

"'Tis well," said in reply the one so addressed, rising and approaching mycouch, "he should render rare sport for the great games."